Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Manchester City vs Liverpool

A busy Sunday comes to its conclusion at the Etihad now as Manchester City and Liverpool go head-to-head at 4.30pm.

Two of the top eight captains for Gameweek 29 take to the pitch now, with Sergio Aguero and Sadio Mane handed the armband by 8.33% and 2.12% respectively.

Owned by 21.6% of FPL managers, the Argentinian has found the net just twice in his last ten Gameweek appearances but history is on his side, having scored in all four of his home league appearances against the Merseysiders.

Both Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane boast far better form than the South American as Pep Guardiola’s side look to recover from their midweek Champions League exit in Monaco.

The former has produced returns in nine of his last 11 league outings, while Sane has finally settled after a frustrating first few months after arriving from Schalke last summer – the German wide man has racked up six goals and four assists in his last 11 starts across all competitions.

Residing in over 23% of squads, Mane has delivered double-figures against Spurs and Arsenal in the last four Gameweeks to emerge as Liverpool’s most reliable FPL performer.

Sold by over 118,000 FPL managers last week, Roberto Firmino recovers from a minor groin problem to return to the Reds’ XI.

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  1. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mark is a genius, I think I'll copy his team in future instead of Triggers.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The Dark Lord has mystical powers

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Link?

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If only there was a way of knowing his moves in advance

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Get a sex change, pop a leather skirt on and call yourself Jules Breach.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Again ?

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Only for 38 weeks of the season pal then you can go back to being you give you bumbum a rest.

  2. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    After an absolutely awful Xmas period at wk 19 I was at 993.5k.
    Wk 29 I'm at 380k and only two red arrows in that period. An improvement but still disappointed with my season so far and behind in my cash MLs. Have all chips intact so 100k achievable??

    How's your season going and are you satisfied or disappointed with it so far??

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      50k, have made a bags of it; good captain picks, messed up everything else.

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Similar for me

      gw19 1.5m
      gw29 360k

    3. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      was 1.1m GW24, 300k now. been a nice few weeks but a horrific season tbf. aiming for a top 100k now

      1. gawa11
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I was 1.1m in gw 25, 392k now, how far do you think I cud progress, just wc and bb left

        1. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          could certainly make top 100k. it's pretty tight

    4. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      5523. Best season ever. Steady increases most of the season.

  3. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Psst I am not second but don't tell those on last page

  4. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone under 260K in LMS
    9th in the world got knocked out this GW. 😯

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Come again?

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bet you say that to all the boys.

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Only if there as good looking as you.

    2. Christophe Savage
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry, what was the safety score in the end?

  5. Lazarus Star
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A good week (79 - 12) shadowed by poor transfers and hits

    Kun > Kane > Costa = -4 + 2 - 6 = -8
    Llorente > Gabiadini (benched) = -4 + 0 = -4
    Snoddy > Son = -4 + 2 - 2 = -4

    Net gain of -12 hit = -16

    If I did nothing I would've been on 95pts!

    #lessonsinhindsight

    1. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabiadini in for a -4 and you benched him?

  6. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Llorente out for Vardy?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      With bells on.

    2. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes! Great transfer!

  7. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    The ownership tactic is a philosophy and a style of play

    It transcends FPL

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hahahaha

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It transcends you.

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          It's transgends you.

          1. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Transgender

          2. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Lol

          3. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            😆

  8. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Haven't owned Eriksen or Alli this year, it's probably time to do so.
    Alli looks the better now he's on pens. Any disagree?

    1. Lazarus Star
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Until Kane comes back or he misses one.

      Alli and Erikson equal. Erikson favours set pieces whilst Alli open play.

      Open play can be hit or miss.

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Well yeah start with Alli. But doubling up is defo worth considering.

    3. gforce85
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How you have survived to now is the question

  9. Akeem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    OK gents, I'm about to WC which teams players do suggest i start stocking up on with DGW in mind? Are we any wiser re the DGW. I've been away for a while so haven't paid much attention on the boards.

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Leave your email and password. We will sort the team.

      Leaves the keys to the shed we'll cut your grass too.

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'll help with the team but not the grass

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd, Saints and Chelsea

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Here is spreadsheet that may or may help
      Made by someone else
      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AXOuLIzI4un4adZxpsTCN7amF8Go81NHAPZcbi51ZbI/htmlview#gid=2131840260

    4. Akeem
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers 😉

  10. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Baines to Valencia/Walker the obvious move here?And save the second?

    Hennessey
    Coleman..Alonso...Baines
    Mane..Firmino..Eriksen..Siggy
    Costa..Luk...Llorente
    Jakup--McAuley--Droon--Ake
    2ft 2.6itb

    1. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah good plan. I'm gonna lose Baines soon too. Valencia is a top pic.

  11. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Gabbiadini to Vardy
    Sanchez to Eriksen

    Any reason not to just do moves now if cannot afford price rise? Risk is international injury I know

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      In my opinion they look like terrible moves.

      If Gabbi and Alexis are fit; I'd back them to outscore over the next few plus they have doubles.

    2. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monitor Gabbi and Alexis.

    3. RMA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      well, they might recover and both are very solid picks for the coming weeks

    4. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Crazy.

      No news about Gabby yet. If he is fit the he is a captaincy option never mind taking him out.

    5. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for injury news

  12. DaddyPig
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So I'm very happy of my score of 91.

    But how did my two most consistent scorers Siggy and Costa blank this game week?

    Carrol > Aguero
    Sanchez > Alli

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Neg

    2. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wait...I wouldn't lose sanchez before news

      1. DaddyPig
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good plan. I'll hold for a few days. Just had the exact cash and was worried about changes. Cheers.

  13. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I know it's early, but if you had to say:

    a) Kun > Vardy
    b) Sterling > Alli
    c) Coutinho > Alli

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. RMA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      only one of these has been utter crap and you know which one it is

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      c for me, 'boi

    4. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all.

    5. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C

  14. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Can I join LMS?

    Feel the ownership tactic has been fine tuned and I am ready to win the trophy

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'll own you if you're not careful

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Win the FFS Cups instead.

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Due to unfortunate circumstances, the ownership tactic was not in use at the time of qualification. Thus, I did not qualify.

        I have returned with the tactic better than ever and showed these bums what's what

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You can enter the Cups for another 8 days.

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Qualification isn't decided yet, you can still enter

  15. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Amat and Llorente to Valencia and Vardy for a -4?

    1. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do it but wait for internationals first. A lot of injuries happen there.

  16. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Such a hard captaincy choice for next GW.

    I pray Gabbiadini will be fit.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costa

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I have no Chelsea so a little more difficult for me.

    2. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tell me about it. I have Costa bur hew had been really unconvincing of late. Especially against palace who've had three straight clean sheets.

  17. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    TM, you around to answer a question about FFS cups?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gnu you would ask.

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is that a joke?

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm used to it. 😉

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        🙂
        When someone enters, their entry links their team & gravatar, correct?
        Why would someone who has a grav not show on their entry?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Example?

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Check the members list, it's quicker 😉

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Not sure what I am looking for?

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Ok... but why would that happen?

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Different email address?

                  1. Gnu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 1 month ago

                    Hmmm, ok.

                    1. TorresMagic™
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 14 Years
                      7 years, 1 month ago

                      I see one. Not sure how many you are talking about.

                      1. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Haven't checked all but one caught my eye.

                      2. Lawrø
                        • 12 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Ruth, Billy Ketsu, Numb, Leaf... there's loads

                      3. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        There may be more but just curious as to why.

                      4. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Just noticed, all link to correct team so email address is my only guess.

                      5. Lawrø
                        • 12 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Congrats on the H2H by the way Gnu 😉

                      6. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Cheers Lawro, thought you had it when Aguero got his goal, thought he might go onto get another.

                      7. Gnu
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 1 month ago

                        Always like to have a look - the guys that enter but stopped posting on here years ago are always interesting to see how their getting on.

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on my team,I know there is still 2 weeks but nice to get early opinions. 0.7m itb. 1ft

    Pickford (Valdes)
    Alonso ,Coleman,Valencia, (Amat, Evans)
    Hazard,Sanchez, Mane, Sterling, King
    Lukaku, Carroll (Anichebe)

    1. RMA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      you need spurs

  19. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Knut is finally off the top!

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Feel bad for him.

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        feel he was always doomed given he'd already gone through his chips, but must be gutted anyway

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      doesnt deserve to win being a liverpool fan 🙂

  20. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This was only the 6th GW I played 3-4-3, and it was another disaster. Same again next week! One of these days I'll get to brag like everyone else. I can't wait haha

    1. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      541 is the way to go mate, don't buy the hype

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That was my GW28 formation and it cost me coz I didn't bring Lukaku back in. I think following the hype might be the only way for me to even finish in the top 1M haha

  21. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is there anyone else who prefers to listen to games on 5 Live than watch on the dreadful hype machines of BT & Sky?

    If 5Live lost more commentaries to TlkSport I think I'd be tempted to end my 30 year obsession with football altogether.

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I quote like radio commentary.

      Means I'm not saying in front of the TV.

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Never gonna give you up

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Never gonna let you down

      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hahahaha

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer to watch here, and interpret the kaku and kun posts. Both players are legends on this forum.

  22. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Will we know more about DGW dates or fixture rearrangements before the next round of games?

    Best to hold off any transfers?

    1. JJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I was just about to ask the same question.
      Surely someone knows....

      1. ♤TeddyBear♤
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You would think so....

  23. Morgs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone bold enough to captain Alonso next week?

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No i cant risk it, he did look good though didn't he ! Vardy for me.

  24. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I know it's tough to estimate, but any ideas on what may be good enough to qualify for the cup?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      70+ based on pure guesswork

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      >75 i would say, given the scores people have been posting here

  25. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I know it's early, but if you had to say:

    a) Kun > Vardy
    b) Sterling > Pedro
    c) Coutinho > Eriksen

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      what happened to coutinho > alli?

      1. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Realised I'm .1 short. Not too bothered with Eriksen over Alli though.

    3. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C

  26. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    anyone interested in Ward Prowse?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      romantically?

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Haha

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Southgate

  27. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    barca soooo wasteful

  28. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry to ask as i know its been asked a million times but could someone post the DGW spread sheet link, i will make sure i save it !

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, much appreciated

    1. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It'a posted on this page above on Xhaka's post!

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oh yeah cheers, hadn't seen it.

  29. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Valencia travelling to SA for internationals? Could this incur a doubt for the next game?

  30. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen or Alli?